Highway work is scheduled to take place across the Staunton District from September 8 to 12, 2025, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The district covers 11 counties in the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands.
VDOT states that all scheduled work may change depending on weather conditions and material availability. Drivers are urged to be cautious around slow-moving equipment during mowing operations and remain alert for changes in traffic patterns and lane closures in work zones.
In Alleghany County, Interstate 64 will have single lane and shoulder closures between mile markers 9 and 12 for bridge inspections on Wednesday and Thursday. At Exit 35, right shoulder closures are planned along off-ramps for sign work throughout the week. On primary roads, Route 18 will see flagger-controlled traffic for ditch cleaning near Covington city limits. Route 42 will maintain single-lane traffic due to bridge maintenance near Morgan Drive with temporary signals operating continuously; wide-load tractor trailers are not permitted. Route 269 will have shoulder closures near Clark Lane for sign work. Various other primary and secondary roads will experience flagger-controlled operations for maintenance activities.
Bath County’s primary and secondary roads will undergo shoulder repairs, pipe cleaning, brush cutting, and similar maintenance with flagger control during weekdays.
In Rockbridge County, Interstate 81 northbound and southbound between mile markers 1 to 2 will have right shoulder closures for sign work Monday through Friday. Overnight single lane closures are set from mile marker 188 to 180 southbound for paving until October 10. Additional right shoulder closures are planned at various locations along I-81 for repairs or sign work. On primary roads such as Route 130, flagger-controlled fiber installation continues between Glasgow’s Eighth Street and Route 501 through Friday.
Highland County’s primary and secondary roads are scheduled for pothole patching, brush cutting, tree removal, stone addition on unpaved roads, and other repairs using flagger traffic control during weekday hours.
Augusta County’s I-64 westbound between mile markers 98 to 90 will have overnight mobile lane closures Friday night for pavement marking. On I-81 northbound from mile marker 218 to 221 there will be overnight paving until mid-October; other sections face ongoing construction or painting projects resulting in single-lane or shoulder restrictions with reduced speed limits as part of auxiliary lane additions or widening projects.
On Augusta’s primary routes such as Route 11 (Lee Jackson Highway), tree removal operations require single-lane closures Monday through Friday while painting of bridges over Middle River continues on both Routes 11 and 256 until September 30. Paving operations begin September 8 on Route 250 extending into early October.
Rockingham County’s I-81 section has continuous left shoulder closures between mile markers 237–238 as part of truck-climbing lane construction; additional long-term restrictions exist from mile markers 242–248 related to a bridge/interchange project expected to finish in fall 2026. New repairs include shoulder closures at Exit 257 northbound as well as near mile marker 263–264 northbound this week.
On local roads in Rockingham County like Route 11 (North Liberty Street) in Harrisonburg, rock/soil testing requires southbound flagger control Monday through Friday; ongoing major improvements continue on Route 33 through September 2026 with periodic lane shifts or single-lane restrictions.
Page County lists new utility pole replacement causing daytime shoulder closures on portions of Route 340 (Fourth Street/North Fifth Street) from September 9–18; several segments of this route also face ongoing utility-related flagging operations through late September.
Shenandoah County notes significant overnight ramp/roadway closures at Exit 264 northbound due to bridge rehabilitation beginning Monday night through Wednesday night both this week (September 8–11) and next (September 15–17), requiring detours via Exit 257. Several other stretches along I-81 experience overnight or continuous restrictions due to maintenance or widening projects extending into November.
Frederick County features ongoing nighttime single-lane southbound restrictions on I-81 from mile marker 302–300 tied to widening efforts plus left-lane cable-barrier installations elsewhere along the corridor until year-end. Bridgework is underway at Opequon Creek bridges with associated nightly lane reductions through Thursday.
Clarke County has new eastbound single-lane restrictions on Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) this week for guardrail installation plus limited-time right-lane/shoulder closure Thursday on Route 50 over the Shenandoah River due to bridge inspection activities.
Warren County reports continued roadwork along Interstate 66 westbound near its junction with I‑81 alongside intermittent right-shoulder repairs elsewhere along the interstate until Friday. Related paving activity affects adjacent segments of I‑81 within county lines throughout the week into November; several local routes also feature short-term traffic controls or detours due to paving or bridge replacement projects expected to conclude by late next year.
Vegetation management is ongoing throughout the district wherever needed.
Motorists seeking real-time updates can access VDOT’s traveler information system by dialing 511. For questions about road hazards or transportation issues statewide, residents can contact VDOT’s Customer Service Center any time by calling 800-FOR-ROAD (800‑367‑7623) or visiting https://my.vdot.virginia.gov.
Additional updates are available via VDOT Staunton District social media channels including Facebook and X (Twitter), as well as their main website at https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/.
“The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.”
Scheduled highway maintenance activities remain subject to change based on weather conditions.
